Select from the following anatomic structures to complete the sentences.

-The outer fold of pleura lying closest to the ribs is called _____.
A)alveoli
B)bronchi
C)cilia
D)epiglottis
E)hilum
F)larynx
G)mediastinum
H)palatine tonsils
I)paranasal sinuses
J)parietal pleura

Question

Select from the following anatomic structures to complete the sentences.

-The outer fold of pleura lying closest to the ribs is called _____.
A)alveoli
B)bronchi
C)cilia
D)epiglottis
E)hilum
F)larynx
G)mediastinum
H)palatine tonsils
I)paranasal sinuses
J)parietal pleura

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The description matches the parietal pleura, which is the outer layer of the membrane lining the thoracic cavity and lying closest to the ribs.

(Note: The other choices are incorrect because they are either unrelated structures in the respiratory system or not located in the same anatomical region as the pleura.)

Select from the Following Anatomic Structures to Complete the Sentences